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Hospital Medicine

Anna Schmitz, MD
Interim Division Director

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is committed to providing outstanding clinical care, education for trainees of all levels, and the advancement of knowledge and best practices through collaborative research and quality improvement.  Clinical services include the inpatient evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, in addition to newborn care. Our dedicated faculty coordinate care among specialists for children with complex medical conditions. The division provides consultative services for surgical and medical subspecialities as well as telephone consultation for any pediatric provider in the state. The dedicated inpatient physician presence maximizes opportunities for physician-family dialogue and strengthens our commitment to patient and family-centered care.